IPPIS: Some Vice-Chancellors Collected N58,000 As February Salary – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says some of its members who defaulted and keyed into the implementation of the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) are now “regretting.” The Union hinted that some Vice-Chancellors earned N58,000, while some Professors collected paltry N55,000 as February salary from the IPPIS. The Coordinator of ASUU Lagos Zone, Prof Olusiji...
COVID-19: Ogun State Suspends Schools Indefinitely
The Ogun State Government on Thursday said it has extended the ban of all high-density gatherings to school and worship centres in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Abeokuta. He stated that the ban on high-density gatherings affected all schools – public and private – as well...
COVID-19: Kwara Shuts Down Schools
In a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, the Kwara State Government has announced the closure of all schools. Eight new coronavirus cases have been detected in Nigeria, majority of them in people who arrived in Nigeria via Lagos. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the closure takes effect from next Monday. “I can...
Deposed Emir Of Kano Sanusi To Chair LASU Convocation Lecture
The Former Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, is expected to be the Chairman of the occasion when the 24th convocation lecture of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo is delivered by Prof. Benedict Oramah, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, has said. Fagbohun, who briefed the press on the activities lined up for the ceremony on Friday, noted...
SAD!! Corps Member Dies After Complaining Of Stomach Ache
A corps member has died hours after complaining of stomach pain. It was gathered that Idemudia Jude, is a corps member serving in Sokoto state, a Batch C Stream A, complained of stomach pain on Monday night, March 9. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.
Sanusi To Be Conferred Honorary Degree From UNIZIK
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi will be conferred with the prestigious honourary doctorate degrees of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka during its 14th convocation ceremony this week. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Charles Esimone who disclosed this during a press conference to kick start the convocation activities in Awka said the honourary awardees were chosen because of...
ASUU Commences Strike Over 2019 Agreement With FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has embarked on a two- week warning strike with effect from Monday. Its National President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this at end of the National Executive Council meeting(NEC) held at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). According to ASUU, the action, which begins on Monday, is to compel the federal government...
SEN. OKOROCHA RECEIVES NIGERIAN STUDENTS PARLIAMENT LEADERS
The Chairman, Senate committee on Culture, Arts and tourism, representing Imo west senatorial district. Sen. Rochas Okorocha on Friday in his office at the national assembly, Abuja, received in audience the delegation from Nigerian Students Parliament (NSP) led by the National Speaker of NSP, Rt.Hon. Mubarak Aliyu Rimi. Senator Okorocha congratulated the Nigerian Students Parliament speaker on his emergence and...
STOP SAYING ‘YOU ARE WELCOME’ WHEN PEOPLE THANK YOU, RATHER REPLY THEM WITH THESE UNIQUE WORDS
Alright My dear readers, do u know that replying You are Welcome when people thank you for good deeds is no longer the best and unique way to respond? Relax I will share with you some of the tips I got from my mentor on Diction and Vocabulary, the famous Jessica Okafor. Read till finish u will get a lot...
Ikpeazu Reappoints Dr. Nto As ASCETA Provost
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has approved the appointment of Dr. Philip Nto for the second term in office of 4 years. Dr. Nto is the PROVOST, Abia State College of Education (Technical) Arochukwu. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State government, Barr. Chris Ezem, this appointment takes effect from 2nd day of March,...
